In Brunswick, North Carolina, the median home price is $409,613, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $77,024; the population is 152,568; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 175.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Brunswick at a glance
Population
152,568
Median Household Income
$77,024
Typical Home Value
$409,613
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
175.4
Avg Commute Time
25.7
About Brunswick
Brunswick has a population of 152,568. The median home value is $409,613, 19% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $77,024 (6% above the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Town Creek, Shallotte, and Lockwoods Folly.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Brunswick
6 towns, by population.
County rankings in North Carolina
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Brunswick at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Brunswick?
- Brunswick has a population of 152,568 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Brunswick?
- The median home value in Brunswick is $409,613. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Brunswick?
- Median household income in Brunswick is $77,024 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Brunswick in?
- Brunswick is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Brunswick?
- Brunswick contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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